Linux Mint 12 (64bit), on an Acer Aspire 7730g. Upon every boot, the screen brightness is set very very low. Easily fixed via the function keys, but still a very annoying thing to do after every boot. Is there a way to set the brightness permanently?

NB: Interestingly, I had the same problem when Ubuntu was installed on the same laptop, so I'm a bit perplexed about how did this setting survive a complete OS reinstall?

Another update: I don't know if this is related, but everytime I reboot, my wireless is off, bluetooth is on and num lock is off; all three the exact opposite I want them to be. If this is not related, it may become another question.. :-(

@Nunoxic: Wouldn't this require me to add it for every user? The "blackout" occurs on login screen, so I'm not sure if this would be as practical. (Unless I misunderstood and this works even before login?) Also, unlike that guy's problem, there is no change of brightness on login/logout, is that a significant difference?
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dr Hannibal LecterFeb 5 '12 at 16:52

I'm not so sure. You could give it a try if you are not averse to the idea of experimenting a little. It could, of course, be risky.
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user14517Feb 5 '12 at 17:39

multiple times, as well as some interesting others. paste that into Google and you'll find Cannibal's Candy [wordpress] - who provides an in-depth look at ACPI and a method for universally setting the screen brightness (+ so much more):